Dick Todd (American football)

Dick Todd (American football)
Dick Todd
Position(s)
Fullback
Defensive back
Punt returner
Jersey #(s)
41
Born October 2, 1914(1914-10-02)
Thrall, Texas
Died November 9, 1999(1999-11-09) (aged 85)
Crowell, Texas
Career information
Year(s) 19391948
NFL Draft 1939 / Round: 5 / Pick: 38
College Texas A&M
Professional teams

As player

As coach

  • Washington Redskins (1951)
  • Midwestern State (
Career stats
Offensive yards 3,399
Interceptions 16
Touchdowns 34
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • 2&times Pro Bowl selection (1940, 1942)

Richard S. Todd (October 2, 1914 – November 9, 1999) was an American football player and coach for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.

During his eight-year playing career between 1939 and 1948, Todd played both offense and defense as a fullback and defensive back. In his career, Todd had 1,573 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing; and 1,826 yards and 20 touchdowns receiving. He also scored two touchdowns on punt returns.

Todd was named interim coach of the Redskins for nine games in the 1951 season, amassing a 5-4 record. Four years later, Todd was named head coach for the final two Midwestern State Mustangs football team seasons in 1955 and 1956 before the program was placed on a 5-year moratorium which would last 32 seasons.[1]

He played college football at Texas A&M University.

References

  1. The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia, Sterling Publishing Co., 2006.